RTG Plants
RTG Anubias barteri ‘Petite’
R249,95- Scientific Name: Anubias barteri ‘Petite’
- Origin: West Africa
- Family: Araceae
- Height: 3-5 cm
- Growth Rate: Slow
- Placement in Tank: Foreground, Midground, Attached to Hardscape
- Light Requirement: Low to Moderate
- CO2 Requirement: Not necessary but can enhance growth
- Temperature: 22-28°C
- pH: 6.0-7.5
- Propagation: Rhizome division
RTG Bacopa monnieri ‘Compact White’
R349,95- Scientific Name: Bacopa monnieri ‘Compact White’
- Origin: Cosmopolitan (widely distributed)
- Family: Plantaginaceae
- Height: 5-10 cm
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Placement in Tank: Midground, Background
- Light Requirement: Medium to High
- CO2 Requirement: Recommended for optimal growth
- Temperature: 22-28°C
- pH: 6.5-7.5
- Propagation: Stem cuttings
RTG Cryptocoryne tonkinensis
R224,95Family: Araceae
Origin: Asia
Height: 10-15″
pH: 6.5-7.5
Care: Easy
Light: Low to Medium
Co2: Recommended but not required
Propagation: Cut along rhizome and replant
Growth rate: Moderate to Fast
RTG Eleocharis acicularis ‘Mini’
R199,95- Scientific Name: Eleocharis acicularis
- Common Name: Dwarf Hairgrass
- Origin: Cosmopolitan
- Family: Cyperaceae
- Height: 5-15 cm
- Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast
- Placement in Tank: Foreground, Carpet Plant
- Light Requirement: Medium to High
- CO2 Requirement: Recommended for faster growth and dense carpeting
- Temperature: 18-28°C
- pH: 6.0-7.5
- Propagation: Runners
RTG Glossostigma elatinoides
R199,95Glossostigma elatinoides from New Zealand is much in demand in Japanese-inspired aquariums. It is one of the smallest aquarium plants (2-3 cm tall), and thus a good foreground plant. A difficult plant demanding a lot of light. Grows upwards if light is poor. Make sure larger plants do not overshadow it. When planting in the aquarium small clumps (approx. 1/8 pot) should be placed at intervals of a few centimetres to help the plants grow together more quickly. CO2 addition and soft water promote growth significantly.
RTG Hemianthus callitrichoides ‘cuba’ tc
R199,95Hemianthus callitrichoides is one of the smallest aquarium plants in the world, and creeps over the bottom with millimetre-sized, round leaves. Hemianthus callitrichoides is an attractive and popular foreground plant for small aquariums. It is not a difficult plant, but it requires good conditions such as enough light, added CO2, water circulation and fertilizer to thrive. If these conditions are hard to create, you may use Micranthemum ‘Monte-Carlo’ as an alternative, as it is less demanding. Small pearls or bubbles of oxygen are often produced on top of the plants, adding a very lively aspect to the carpet.If planted in small clumps a few centimetres apart, it will spread rapidly and cover the bottom like a carpet. Trim the carpet regularly, otherwise the lower parts will not get enough light causing root death. Found on Cuba, west of Havana.
RTG Hemianthus micranthemoides tc
R199,95Hemianthus micranthemoides from North America is a graceful plant whose small, arched leaves make it look like a miniature version of Egeria. It has a characteristic trailing growth in intensive light, so it can be used as a foreground plant . A compact group of Hemianthus micranthemoides is very beautiful with its small, light-green leaves. In terrariums the plant forms a compact cushion. Used to be called Micranthemum micranthemoides.
RTG Hydrocotyle tripartita tc
R199,95Hydrocotyle sp.’Japan’ is the popular name of the plant in different plant forums. It is a variant of Hydrocotyle tripartita from South-East Asia. It is characterised by fast, compact growth and small, intense green leaves on vertical stems. The plant is carpet-forming (5-10 cm tall) and its compact growth can be promoted by physically pressing the carpet with your hand when maintaining your aquarium (mechanical retardation). Carpet formation and compact growth do best in good light.
RTG Hygrophila pinnatifida tc
R199,95Hygrophila pinnatifida originates from India. It obtains brown, patched leaves on the surface with a distinctive burgundy colour underneath. It forms multiple horizontal shoots if the top shoots are pinched. This will maintain compact and attractive growth. The horizontal side shoots easily attach to both wood and rocks. Growth is moderate, stems 15-40 cm tall and 10-20 cm wide, and the colour is attractive when planted in small groups with a plain background. Intense lighting ensures compact growth due to the plant’s slow to medium growth rate.
RTG Hygrophila sp ‘Chai’
R399,95This is an extremely rare mutation of the more commonly known Hygrophila Lancea Araguaia. This aquatic plant features leaves that are olive red with light pink tips that grow in a similar fashion to regular Araguaia. This aquatic plant is so rare, we don’t really have much information about it aside from the fact that it’s very difficult to get. Quantity is limited and supply is infrequent.
RTG Lilaeopsis brasiliensis tc
R199,95Lilaeopsis brasiliensis from South America can grow very compact, but a “lawn effect” (4-7 cm tall) is only achieved at high light intensity. When planting in the aquarium small clumps (approx. 1/8 pot) should be placed a few centimetres apart to help the plants grow together more quickly. Place in an open position without shading from other plants to ensure good light. Lilaeopsis brasiliensis can be used in garden ponds, and also tolerates low salt concentrations in brackish aquariums.
RTG Lobelia cardinalis TC
R199,95Grown in a coconut fibre mini-pot to plug and grow in the tank. Packed in a breathable blister packaging to go. Lobelia cardinalis grows wild in Northern America. In the nursery this plant is cultivated in marshy conditions, forming dark-green leaves which are purple underneath. In aquariums the leaves turn a beautiful shade of light-green, with stems 10-30 cm tall and 5-10 cm wide. Widely used in Dutch aquariums in so-called “plant streets”. In open aquariums it grows above the water surface, where it forms very beautiful scarlet flowers and the leaves regain their colour. Can be used in garden ponds.
RTG Ludwigia Dark Orange TC
R199,95Ludwigia Dark Orange, sometimes known as Ludwigia Sp. Atlantis is a beautiful aquarium stem plant that can show different shades of yellow to dark orange colors in a planted tank. Coloration depends on the care it is given and the lighting used, but there is great potential to produce beautiful pops of color in a planted aquarium. Like other stem plants, Ludwigia Dark Orange can be propagated by trimming the stem and replanting. Trimming should be done frequently to achieve a bushy style that is sought after by enthusiasts. The growth rate is moderate and can be encouraged with Co2 and a nutrient source.
RTG Microsorum pteropus ‘Windelov’ tc
R249,95Microsorum pteropus ‘Windeløv’ is a patented variety of Microsorum pteropus, named after Tropica’s founder Holger Windeløv. Its finely branched leaf tips make it one of the most beautiful aquarium plants. The Microsorum variety becomes 15-20 cm tall and wide. A hardy and easy plant for both beginners and the more experienced. Best results are obtained by planting it on a stone or tree root. If planted in the bottom the horizontal rhizome must not be covered. This plant is not eaten by herbivorous fish.
RTG Pogostemon erectus tc
R199,95The Indian Pogostemon deccanensis (formerly known as Pogostemon erectus) forms compact groups of bright green, conifer-like stems, 15-40 cm tall and 1-3 cm wide. Pogostemon erectus is suitable as a background plant and creates a wonderful focal point in both smaller and larger groups. Intense light helps the plant to stay compact for a longer period. Moderate growth and vigorous roots. Plants will need frequent pruning, and cut off shoots will easily start growing when planted.
RTG Rotala Green tc
R199,95The Asiatic Rotala sp. ‘Green’ is very similar to Rotala rotundifolia, but its leaves remain fresh and bright green, even with intensive light. Stems becomes 40-50 cm long and 2-3 cm wide. The plant forms many side shoots willingly and obtains a beautiful, bushy and “hanging” growth. Prune it frequently to maintain healthy growth. An ideal starter plant that looks best when planted in large groups.
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